Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Rain, at times heavy, and thunderstorms tonight.

What: Total local rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 mm. Peak rainfall rates of 40 mm in an hour.

When: Continuing through tonight.

Additional information: Rainfall amounts will be highly variable across the region. The highest rainfall totals are likely to occur in a narrow corridor between Atikokan and Upsala where as of 9 p.m. CDT radar estimates that 50 to 75 mm has already fallen.

Rain will taper to scattered showers from west to east overnight.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods for the latest details.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm.